Economy
Fed to start tapering bond purchases this year: Bernanke
The Federal Reserve maintains its $85 billion-a-month asset purchase program, but says it could begin scaling back later this year.
NBA | NBA REPORT Jun 12, 2013
Erving as responsible for NBA's success as anybody
by Sam Smith
BJ-League Apr 24, 2013
Ex-Apache post player Tyler making big strides in D-League playoffs
by Ed Odeven
Jeremy Tyler has played a significant role in helping the Santa Cruz Warriors advance to the NBA Development League Finals, a best-of-three series that begins on Thursday. Tyler, a former Tokyo Apache big man, and the Warriors will play host to the Rio Grande ...
BJ-League | HOOP SCOOP Mar 10, 2013
Rickert says Cartwright emphasizing defense for Osaka
by Ed Odeven
With 12 games in the books since Bill Cartwright took over as the Osaka Evessa’s new head coach, his message at the gym, wherever practices and games are held, has been simple and constant. Cartwright preaches “defense, defense, defense,” Evessa big man Rick Rickert ...
Basketball Mar 7, 2013
Ex-NBA coach Herb Brown named Japan women's team adviser
The Japan Basketball Association said Wednesday it has decided to appoint former NBA coach Herb Brown in an advisory role to help revive the fortunes of the women’s national team. Japan’s women failed to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and last year’s London ...
BJ-League Mar 6, 2013
Mixed reactions to Rodman visit to North Korea
by Ed Odeven
Everyone always seems to have an opinion about Dennis Rodman, the one-of-a-kind former NBA rebounding and defensive ace. Of course, his visit to North Korea last week, one of the more bizarre stories in recent memory, did nothing to stop the chatter. Those with ...
Basketball Feb 17, 2013
Faried shines in Rising Stars Challenge
Denver Nuggets second-year forward Kenneth Faried had 40 points Friday as Team Chuck routed Team Shaq 163-135 in the NBA’s Rising Stars Challenge game. Faried also had 10 rebounds and shot 18-for-22 from the field to collect MVP honors and kick off All-Star Weekend ...
BJ-League Feb 13, 2013
Davis sets sights on playing in NBA
by Ed Odeven
Can shot-blocking maestro Jeral Davis reach the NBA in his late 20s? It’s not impossible. After all guard Pablo Prigioni is a 35-year-old Argentine rookie with the New York Knicks. That said, the Shimane Susanoo Magic center, who turns 29 on Sept. 17, probably ...
BJ-League Feb 3, 2013
Osaka coach Cartwright puts focus on fundamentals
by Ed Odeven
Osaka Evessa bench boss Bill Cartwright reveals what he thinks are important traits for the team leader after landing his first head coaching job since guiding the Chicago Bulls from 2001-03.
BJ-League Jan 25, 2013
Cartwright confident he can turn lowly Osaka around
by Ed Odeven
Former NBA center Bill Cartwright looks forward to his first weekend as the Osaka Evessa head coach, leading the team in action against the visiting Miyazaki Shining Suns.
BJ-League Jan 23, 2013
New Osaka coach Cartwright brings major credibility
by Ed Odeven
“I remember when I was in college, people told me I couldn’t play in the NBA. There’s always somebody saying you can’t do it, and those people have to be ignored.” — Bill Cartwright, an NBA center from 1979-95 He played college ball at ...
BJ-League | HOOP SCOOP Dec 19, 2012
Asian coaching veteran Humphries seeking shot on sidelines in Japan
by Ed Odeven
A ringing endorsement from someone who has worked at the elite level in his chosen profession probably couldn’t hurt, eh? Well, former NBA guard Jay Humphries, who’s seriously interested in coaching in the bj-league, can thank a pair of veteran sideline supervisors for dishing ...